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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Good discussion. Now I made up my mind on which prepping place to go to. Thanks for all responses.[/quote]

Does it really cost $4,000 though. Not sure I want my kid in [i]that[/i] bad. :( [/quote]

Well, yes, it costs about $4000 in total, but it is a full 16 month curriculum starting from 7th grade, including the summer in between. Based on what I heard, It initially starts with 1 class a week with homework (both math and english) for first 5 months followed by a test to determine kids who are putting in effort (or showing interest) and able to absorb the material. I think the fee for this first phase is around $800 and only qualifying kids will need to pay the remaining amount for second and more intensive phase. Second phase will start with 2 classes a week and then moves to 3 classes a week in the later half. I believe, majority of the focus is on english as many of the kids are generally good at math already. Instructors generally assume, though not explicit about it, the kids who take this course are already at advanced level i.e. AAP or GT and taking algebra I in 7th grade. If not, it may be difficult to keep up the pace.

I think their curriculum essentially follows slightly trimmed down SAT and ACT material. So, even if the kid doesn't end up in TJ or AET (only about quarter of the students will get into to TJ or AET), this prepping will certainly help a lot in high school and make it easier for them to take SAT or ACT. I might send my kid just for this benefit, provided he will be mentally prepared for the additional load. Yeah, the prepping can get intensive and not every kid might able to handle it and I am sure some may even drop out. To manage all this, kids may need also a ton of support from parents. I think, they tell most of what I said here up front during orientation (?) and do not recommend this level prepping unless kids are ready for it. The math is taught by a retired Indian professor and his teaching style may need some getting used to, but english shouldn't be an issue. And yes, he hates kids having smart phones (and thinks its a major distraction for kids and biggest mistake that many parents make) and discourages fiction reading - wants kids to read non-fiction more :)

Believe or not believe, but I believe the owner (retired professor) does not appear to be doing this to make money. He needs to pay rent, many instructors who teach different courses/levels, material and does some charity as well. He is very passionate about education, even does a lot of 1-1 with kids or parents out of his personal time to provide advice and/or guidance. I am sure he makes enough to pay for his living expenses and some, but you don't generally commit so much of your post retirement time to education unless you are really passionate about it. He proudly claims, he taught over 25000 kids over his 40 year teaching career - I have attended his info/orientation sessions. :)

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